WMF Image Handling Exploit Discovered

A serious vulnerability in Windows Fax and Picture Viewer can allow remote attackers to use .WMF image files to gain control of your system. Windows XP (SP1 and SP2), Windows 2003, Windows ME, and Windows 98 users are all equally vulnerable, even if fully patched as of the time of discovery. >> Full Story

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Timeline of Image File Exploits

Workarounds to Prevent the WMF Image Handling Exploit